Rae Dean

Dean, the son of Hugh and Rae Dean of Kenova, was diagnosed with cerebral palsy at approximately 18 months old.
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Today, Dean works as a general writ clerk for the West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals.Because the vast majority of his work is done in written form, his speech impediment presents only a small hindrance.He graduated from the West Virginia University College of Law Order of the Coif (the top 10 percent of his class), served in student government and wrote both for the newspaper at Marshall during his days there and, later, at WVU.He wants to be governor of West Virginia and aspires to be president of the United States.He wants to marry, maybe have children and doesn't have a problem with the notion of a house with a white picket fence.It's possible a second book looms on the horizon of his life.
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Dean, the son of Hugh and Rae Dean of Kenova, was diagnosed with cerebral palsy at approximately 18 months old.
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Today, Dean works as a general writ clerk for the West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals.Because the vast majority of his work is done in written form, his speech impediment presents only a small hindrance.He graduated from the West Virginia University College of Law Order of the Coif (the top 10 percent of his class), served in student government and wrote both for the newspaper at Marshall during his days there and, later, at WVU.He wants to be governor of West Virginia and aspires to be president of the United States.He wants to marry, maybe have children and doesn't have a problem with the notion of a house with a white picket fence.It's possible a second book looms on the horizon of his life.

Rae Dean, Adam's mom, comments, "Sometimes I'd have to leave.
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In one teasing remark Adam reminds Starcher that if his goals are realized, one day the Justice will be addressing him as Governor Dean.

Family : Parents , Hugh and Rae Dean of Kenova ; and sisters , Deana Prince of Kenova and Barbara Ossaias of Middletown , Md
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Dean uses either a basic pen and notebook or a Prentke Romich Liberator -- in layman's terms , a speaking computer.

But that hardly seems a holdup for the 25-year-old , who cannot use his right arm or speak because of cerebral palsy.

The 1994 graduate of Ceredo-Kenova High School got his undergraduate degree from Marshall University in just three years.He graduated in the top 10 percent of his class at the West Virginia University College of Law and passed the bar exam just last year.And he's now working as a workers compensation clerk for the Supreme Court of Appeals of West Virginia.

And that's not enough.He has hopes to one day become governor and tackle some of the state's deepest problems.

Dean's determination sets an example for all who face challenges in life and for those who don't appreciate what they have , said his mother , Rae Dean of Kenova.

I never dreamed he'd do all that , she said.He doesn't give up..

His determination has served him well , she said.

As a workers' compensation clerk at the state Supreme Court , he's one of the best , said Justice Larry V. Starcher , who taught Adam Dean in law school.
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Rae Dean made sure her son had his homework finished before he moved on to leisure activities.

The Deans also tried to stay ahead of the technology curve to help Adam Dean progress as much as possible.He had a computer by the time he was 8. He started speaking with a computerized communicator about 10 years ago , Adam Dean said.

What most impresses his parents is that He doesn't need us , Rae Dean said.That's been their No. 1 goal for their son all along , and he's long surpassed their expectations , they said.